Lockheed U-2 vs A-10 Thunderbolt II
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Lockheed U-2 is faster: 805 km/h against 706 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The Lockheed U-2 flies further: 10,300 km against 4,150 km for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The Lockheed U-2 has the wider wingspan: 31.4 m against 17.5 m for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is heavier at takeoff: 23 tonnes against 18 tonnes for the Lockheed U-2. The Lockheed U-2 first flew in 1955, 17 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1972).
| Lockheed U-2 | A-10 Thunderbolt II |
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| Top speed | 805 km/h (500 mph) | 706 km/h (439 mph) |
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| Range | 10,300 km (6,400 miles) | 4,150 km (2,579 miles) |
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| Length | 19.2 m (63 ft) | 16.3 m (53 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 31.4 m (103 ft) | 17.5 m (58 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 18 t (39,903 lb) | 23 t (50,706 lb) |
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| First flight | 1955 | 1972 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 1 × F118 turbofan | 2 × TF34 turbofan |
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| Built by | Lockheed | Fairchild Republic |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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